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Distance from Centrum to 8

N Centrum → 8
Road distance
418.0 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36
Centrum to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 46 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
286 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R798.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R801.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R972.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R978.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,053.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,057.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,282.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,290.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,385.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,391.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,687.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,698.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1474, 28.0549
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 11 °C Centrum Fair View Forecast → 16 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Centrum → 8
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Car
418.0 km
4 hrs 46 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
418.0 km
~6 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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418 km
~50 min
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418.0 km 4 hrs 46 min
Start Centrum
Finish 8
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Directions from Centrum to 8 via N3 and N12 and N4
National highway route N3 N12 N4
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Directions from Centrum to 8 via R36
Provincial road route R36
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 5th Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Glenhove Road
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Pretoria Street
    1.1 km
  6. Turn slight left onto Woodyatt Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue slight right onto Athol Street
    0.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Northfield Avenue
    1.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Avon Road
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Swemmer Road
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Club Street
    1.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    1.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  24. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  29. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right
    0.6 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Centrum Centrum to Johannesburg Centrum to Pretoria Centrum to Cape Town Centrum to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
208.9 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:27 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,747.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,839.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint
208.9 km
Total: 418.0 km
Midpoint 208.9 km
418.0 km 4 hrs 46 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 418.0 km
Return-cycle span 836.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint -25.77203, 29.94999
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Centrum from 8? +
Centrum is about 418.0 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Centrum to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centrum to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centrum to 8? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Centrum to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R798.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R801.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R972.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R978.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centrum to 8? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From Centrum To 8
ern Bypass
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Toll
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Durban
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Johannesburg
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eMalahleni
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Kempton Park
From Centrum To 8
Benoni
From Centrum To 8
: Nelspruit
From Centrum To 8
Mashishing
From Centrum To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Centrum, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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